⨠Fairytale Leaves & Phenotype Magic
Welcome to flowering, where potential meets reality.
Both Gelonade phenos are stepping into this new phase with vigor, balance, and beauty ā but one of them is telling a very special story.
š Pheno #2: The Leaf Dancer
This pheno has leaves that defy convention ā opening in a structure that resembles a human hand folding out from the palm, each finger unfurling in elegant rhythm.
Imagine:
⢠Three central āfingersā
⢠Each outer one splitting into three more
⢠Forming a seven-pointed star, nested within a trinity of growth
Itās not a mutation that hinders ā itās a genetic flourish.
A dance of symmetry, expression, and vitality. šæ
These arenāt just leaves. Theyāre art.
š¼ļø Weāve captured this in photos and video ā no filter needed. Just nature doing its finest work.
Plant Stats ā Week 1 Flower / Week 5 from Seed:
⢠Height: approximately 40 cm
⢠Light Intensity (PPFD): 766 µmol/m²/s
⢠Temperature: 31°C
⢠Humidity: 50%
⢠VPD: 2.23 kPa
⢠EC: 0.6
⢠pH: 6.1
Despite slightly high temps and VPD, the girls are loving it. Theyāre adapting, stretching slightly, and showing excellent turgor and coloration.
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š§ Nutrition & Soil Strategy
This run is driven by a super soil base, and itās doing the heavy lifting. Thatās why weāre keeping the water feed light and strategic.
š¦ Current Feed (per liter):
⢠Aptus Regulator ā 0.15 ml
ā Strengthens cell walls, improves nutrient flow
⢠Aptus CalMag Boost ā 0.25 ml
ā Supports structure and photosynthesis
⢠Aptus Top Booster ā 0.25 ml (new this week)
ā Prepares for flower, encourages early bloom structure
ā ļø No All-In-One Liquid now
ā The slow-release pellets in the soil cover the macro-nutrient demands.
ā This keeps EC low (~0.6) and prevents salt buildup.
Weāre letting the soil biome + amendments guide the bulk of nutrition. Water is a carrier, not a crutch.
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Why Switch from Start Booster to Top Booster?
Start Booster = roots & early leaf
Top Booster = flower signal + potassium focus
This switch marks the turning point:
Roots are now established, and itās time to nudge the girls toward blooming, gently and with precision.
Top Booster also enhances:
⢠Early bud site formation
⢠Transition metabolism
⢠Potassium availability for cell expansion
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Gear Check
Everything is tuned in and working in harmony:
⢠Lights: Future of Grow LED + ThinkGrow Model One
⢠Controllers: TrolMaster Tent-X + Spider Farmer GGS
⢠Airflow:
⢠Two 6ā carbon-filtered exhaust fans
⢠One 6ā filtered intake
⢠Controlled by both ecosystems
All this tech = manual precision + automated consistency
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š® What to Expect Next
Weāre not seeing pistils yet, but the structure is shifting.
Nodes are spacing. Branches are reaching. Energy is focusing upward.
Hereās what we might expect in Week 2 Flower:
⢠First signs of pistils
⢠Shift in leaf texture
⢠Possible terpene expression (early scent)
⢠Stretch phase (up to 2x height)
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The Fairytale of Pheno #2
Sometimes, a single plant will speak louder than others.
Pheno #2 is doing just that, not with speed or size, but with shape, rhythm, and elegance.
The leaves whisper a story:
Of lineage, light, and mystery.
Of something old reborn in a new form.
Of a garden that listens, and a grower who sees.
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š Final Thoughts
This isnāt just a grow.
Itās a living exploration of genetics, care, and love.
As the Gelonades move toward flower, weāre watching not just for yield, but for expression. For surprises. For beauty in all forms.
Week 1 of flower is quiet, but underneath, everything is shifting.
Letās walk slowly. Observe closely. Love fully.
And letās see what Week 2 has to say šø
With love and green respect,
DD (Dogdoctor) & The Gelonade Girls
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Explore the Gear that Powers My Grow
If youāre curious about the tech Iām using, check out these links:
⢠Genetics, gear, nutrients, and more ā Zamnesia: https://www.zamnesia.com/
⢠Environmental control & automation ā TrolMaster: https://www.trolmaster.eu/
⢠Advanced LED lighting ā Future of Grow: https://www.futureofgrow.com/
⢠Root and growth nutrition ā Aptus Holland: https://aptus-holland.com/
⢠Nutrient systems & boosters ā Plagron: https://plagron.com/en/
⢠Soil & substrate excellence ā PRO-MIX BX: https://www.pthorticulture.com/en-us/products/pro-mix-bx-mycorrhizae
⢠Curing and storage ā Grove Bags: https://grovebags.com/
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Weāve got much more coming as we move through the grow cycles. Trust me, you wonāt want to miss the next steps, letās push the boundaries of indoor horticulture together!
As always, this is shared for educational purposes, aiming to spread understanding and appreciation for this plant. Letās celebrate it responsibly and continue to learn and grow together.
With true love comes happiness. Always believe in yourself, and always do things expecting nothing and with an open heart. Be a giver, and the universe will give back in ways you could never imagine.
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